Trucker Randy Bishop, who has been labeled a leader of
the Michigan Republicans’ “band of bullies,” continues to serve as an
embarrassment to some GOP activists, and an ally to others.
the Michigan Republicans’ “band of bullies,” continues to serve as an
embarrassment to some GOP activists, and an ally to others.
I’m told that a group of Republicans tried to get Trucker
Randy, a tea partier, booted from his position as an Antrim County GOP precinct
delegate because of the two felonies in his criminal past. But the effort is
fizzling due to legal ambiguities.
Randy, a tea partier, booted from his position as an Antrim County GOP precinct
delegate because of the two felonies in his criminal past. But the effort is
fizzling due to legal ambiguities.
Elected officials are blocked from holding public office
for 20 years once convicted of a felony but there is some question whether someone
who holds the job of precinct delegate, though elected by ballot, is truly in a
public office.
for 20 years once convicted of a felony but there is some question whether someone
who holds the job of precinct delegate, though elected by ballot, is truly in a
public office.
A second issue, though, is whether the party wants to
remove Trucker Randy from the GOP State Central Committee. Felons are not
allowed to serve on the committee and the trucker is an ex-officio member as
the chairman of the Antrim County Republicans.
remove Trucker Randy from the GOP State Central Committee. Felons are not
allowed to serve on the committee and the trucker is an ex-officio member as
the chairman of the Antrim County Republicans.
Arcand |
Meanwhile, those Republicans who seem to embrace Trucker
Randy (who recently and very publicly declared war on the Michigan GOP) include
Alan Arcand, the tea party favorite who is trying to oust GOP Rep. Dan Benishek
in the 1st District congressional race.
Randy (who recently and very publicly declared war on the Michigan GOP) include
Alan Arcand, the tea party favorite who is trying to oust GOP Rep. Dan Benishek
in the 1st District congressional race.
State records show that Trucker Randy is working on the Alan
Arcand campaign and initially received a $300 payment for his work. He is also
receiving pay for his work on the part-time legislature campaign, a ballot
proposal drive led by Jack Hoogendyk, a former state representative from
western Michigan who has become a bit of a rogue element in GOP politics.
Arcand campaign and initially received a $300 payment for his work. He is also
receiving pay for his work on the part-time legislature campaign, a ballot
proposal drive led by Jack Hoogendyk, a former state representative from
western Michigan who has become a bit of a rogue element in GOP politics.
Hoogendyk |
Hoogendyk made his mark in December when he complimented Dave
Agema, a Republican National Committee
member best known for his gay bashing. Hoogendyk called Agema, another prickly GOP insurgent,
a “prophet.”
Agema, a Republican National Committee
member best known for his gay bashing. Hoogendyk called Agema, another prickly GOP insurgent,
a “prophet.”
One other item: In his effort to recruit Arcand to run,
Trucker Randy apparently was aided by some of the other GOP “bullies” – Doug Sedenquist,
Devin Lawrence and Todd Courser.
Trucker Randy apparently was aided by some of the other GOP “bullies” – Doug Sedenquist,
Devin Lawrence and Todd Courser.
As a county party chairman, the trucker is supposed to
stay neutral in Republican primaries, and critics call him a hypocrite because
on his northern Michigan radio show he has urged GOP officials to stay out of
the primary process.
stay neutral in Republican primaries, and critics call him a hypocrite because
on his northern Michigan radio show he has urged GOP officials to stay out of
the primary process.
For those not familiar, according to state documents and news reports, Trucker
Randy was convicted of the two felony fraud charges after trying to salvage a
Macomb County subdivision he hoped to build during the boom times of 1998. He
declared bankruptcy, lost his builder’s license, was accused of not paying his
federal and state taxes and, after fraudulently claiming in writing that he had
never been convicted of a felony, lost his real estate broker’s license in 2001.
Randy was convicted of the two felony fraud charges after trying to salvage a
Macomb County subdivision he hoped to build during the boom times of 1998. He
declared bankruptcy, lost his builder’s license, was accused of not paying his
federal and state taxes and, after fraudulently claiming in writing that he had
never been convicted of a felony, lost his real estate broker’s license in 2001.
A judge declared that Trucker
Randy’s fraudulent behavior “illustrates his inability to serve the public in
an open and honest manner and his lack of good moral character.”
Randy’s fraudulent behavior “illustrates his inability to serve the public in
an open and honest manner and his lack of good moral character.”
Isn't a part of the free polticial process to be able to run for a office,support someone else rather than the current office holder and not follow lock step with the party leaders? Why can't others within the GOP have either own views and opinions as Dave Agema does? Why is is gay bashing when you simply support the current GOP platform?
susanne christensen
Another article written by that "Pecker Puffin Fag" Dennis Lennox published under Chad Selweski's name. How much of that Saul Anuzis money you getting Chad?
Dennis Lennox should really stick to his blog "Corn Hole and Tweed"
Is it true Lennox and Anuzis have been a "couple" at recent GOP National Committee Meetings? Does Mrs. Anuzis know?
It's really quite interesting that such vile personal attacks in this comment section are a) anonymous, and b) the apparent reaction to people who voice their opinions on political issues. No, I'm not a member of the GOP party and never have been. Nor am I in a position to judge who is right or wrong on these internal fights. It just strikes me as not wanting to be a part of a party with such unsavory characters.
You people have lost sight of why you joined the effort and have instead allowed personal animous to be your driving motivation. It's sad really, because you are actually hurting the cause that you purportedly are here to support.
And I'm guessing that Chad writes these blogs to point out such ironies while each of you gladly add the exclamation point at the end of his articles with your unabashed hatred and vile comments about some of your fellow GOP colleagues.
The killing of homosexuals is condoned and encouraged in the laws of Leviticus. Leviticus 20:13 clearly states "If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them." Well there you have it, Homosexuality is wrong, and they must pay the ultimate price… IN THE NAME OF GOD!!!
Hey Chad do you give as much attention to 8 time convicted felon State Rep. Brian Banks or State Sen. Bert Johnson who was convicted of felony armed robbery? Precinct Delegate … REALLY?
*sniff sniff….Smells like another Dennis "the menace" Lennox inspired hit piece.
Fortunately, no one really reads this half baked, opinion trash….I can personally vouch for a portion of this piece as being patently inaccurate at best.
Thus, Mr. Selewski should not be taken seriously as a "journalist"
Wow looks like "Trucker Randy" aka "Anonymous does not like being found out !!!